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Hamilton taxi driver assaulted in downtown alleged fare dispute

A file photo of a taxi. Don Mitchell / Global News

Police are looking for two people after a Hamilton cab driver was sent to hospital as a result of an alleged downtown assault.

Const. Lorraine Edwards told Global News that officers were called at around 2:30 a.m. to Main Street East and Catharine Street South after a report of an assault.

Upon arrival with paramedics, officers found a taxi driver with minor cuts and scrapes on his arm.

Edwards says investigators believe a man and woman flagged the taxi down and entered the cab in the vicinity of 38 King William Street.

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“A verbal and then a physical dispute occurred over the price of a fare,” said Edwards. “A hate/bias comment was made, and the male and female left the cab on foot.”

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Edwards did not reveal any descriptions of the suspects, saying they are “still outstanding” and that investigators “will review video to assist in a description of the outstanding suspects.”

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